Pearlie M. Tolefree

Pearlie M Tolefree, 77 of Rockford, died on September 30, 2011 after a short illness. She was born in Mount Vernon, IL on November 4, 1933 to Letitia Sydes. She worked as a housekeeper until she retired. She liked to make people laugh and was known for her popcorn. She got the nickname a?"Grandma Popcorn.a? She was preceded in death by her mother, two brothers, son Philip and daughter Pauline.Leaving to cherish her memory daughter Felicia Tolefree(Lisa, Tonya, Nikki, Leroy Jr.) of AL; Sons Terry Smith of CA and Jerry Smith of IN; Brother Andrew Chavis of GA; granddaughters Yolonda Howard of Rockford, Yvette a?"Niccia? Howard of AR. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Special Thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Rockford Memorial Hospital and Riverbluff Nursing Home.Memorial Visitation from 11am until 1pm Saturday October 8, 2011 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home 3910 N. Rockton Ave. Rockford, IL.